Minibus and minicoach supplier David Fishwick of Colne, Lancashire, has taken delivery of the UK’s first IVECO Daily Start minibus as a demonstrator vehicle.
Bus & Coach
John Seale, senior engineer at bus maker Optare, has retired after 53 years in the industry.
Bus & Coach
Ceva Logistics has taken delivery of 85 new Volvo FM tractors, for use on its contract with British Gypsum.
Tractor Units
Scottish waste management operator NWH Group has opened its first site south of the border, in Newcastle.
People
Aggregates and concrete supplier Grange Quarry is praising the manoeuvrability and load capacity of the Renault Range C Tridem mixers and tippers on its fleet, one of which has been put to use delivering concrete product for the operator’s new £1m facility in Lockerbie.
Concrete Mixers
Lovie Quarry & Concrete Products has taken delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz Actros – its first vehicle from new dealer BLS Truck & Van, of Aberdeen.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Temperature-controlled transport operator AIM Logistics has added 12 DAF New XF 480 FTG 6x2 tractor units to its fleet, citing dealer service and vehicle whole-life costs as key to its decision.
Tractor Units
Renault Trucks has announced that the Renault ZE Master – the first vehicle in its new all-electric line-up – is now available to order from dealerships in the UK and Ireland.
Electric Vehicles
Door manufacturer Hazlin has taken delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz Atego, with the high-spec 16-tonner replacing an older 12-tonne vehicle.
Rigids
Fuel distributor Hoyer Petrolog UK is taking delivery of 89 MAN TGS vehicles, with the order comprising 75 replacements and 14 new additions for its expanding business.
Tractor Units
Tents and Events (Scotland) has taken delivery of a new Isuzu Forward 7.5-tonner, from the manufacturer’s Driveaway range of pre-bodied vehicles.
Rigids
Technology firm BigChange has launched a campaign to encourage business leaders to become role models for road safety within their organisations.
Road Safety